Greening a baby’s room is maybe one of the easiest green home tasks around. Everyone’s concerned with baby safety, so there’s plenty of products to choose from. Before focusing on green toys and gear focus on the actual space to maximize the healthy qualities of the nursery. Here are three things you should skip for a green nursery…
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If you happen to live across the pond, and also happen to be having a baby soon, I’d absolutely suggest a visit to Blooming Marvellous. They have some great natural and organic goodies, at really nice prices. I especially love the organic bear. They suggest it as baby’s first, and really, it’s perfect for that – basic, totally cute, and looks super soft. It comes in a recycled box as well. Take a look:

Perfect, no? I love it.  See all the cool baby gear at Blooming Marvellous.
[image via Blooming Marvellous]

Of course the year is young. Also, I tend to find baby clothing each day that I think people need. Still, this is so adorable that my new goal is to make sure everyone with a baby has one.

From Trees for a Change – the Seedling onesie – 100% organic, dreamy simple coloring, and earth-friendly manufacturing… Sigh. Too cute.